PathoTrainer

Yes. PathoTrainer works directly in any modern browser and does not require installation. Users simply log in to begin training.  

Yes. It is designed for high-quality digital pathology teaching at scale, supporting large, multi-terabyte collections of WSIs, multiple groups of trainees, and extensive evaluation datasets.  

Any type of whole-slide image compatible with Pathomation’s universal viewing technology, including brightfield, fluorescent, z-stacks, IHC, special stains, and research images. PathoTrainer is used in research and educational contexts across multiple pathology domains.  

Full list of available image formats.

Yes, supplementary information can include: 

• Additional (macro) images 

• Case information 

• Scoring form data 

• Clinical information form data 

• Embedded videos 

• On-slide shape annotations 

• On-slide text annotations 

• Supporting documentation including pdfs and powerpoints 

Yes. The platform includes a course editor where instructors can build self-standing modules, add questions, configure automatically generated certificates, and control access. Courses can contain: 

• Multi-slide cases for learning and/or assessment 

• Videos and instructional content 

• Free-text, multiple-choice, or structured quiz questions featuring interactive whole slide images 

• Timed sessions 

• Progressive release of content based on time, progress, or both of these. 

Yes. PathoTrainer enables distributed training, letting users participate from anywhere at any time, as long as they have internet access. It is specifically designed for distance learning at scale.  

Yes, absolutely. PathoTrainer is designed for national and international PT programs and supports: 

• Large-scale submissions 

• High-volume scoring 

• Standardized evaluation workflows 

• Longitudinal tracking across sessions

Scoring features in PathoTrainer include: 

• Personalized evaluations 

• Flexible scoring systems 

• Automatic result computation & colour coded answer keys 

• Instructor-controlled pass/fail thresholds 

• Anonymous or identified scoring 

• Answer comparisons by cohort, group, or individual 

• Exportable results 

Yes. Coordinators and instructors can review: 

• Aggregate results 

• Individual submissions 

• Comparison across groups or regions 

• Performance trends over time 

Yes. Identity masking, controlled metadata visibility, and anonymized scoring workflows are part of the platform’s secure evaluation environment. (The document references anonymization in the context of general safety and training suitability.)  

Instructors can: 

• Create courses 

• Assign users to training sessions 

• Monitor attendance and progression 

• Perform full back-end evaluation 

• Export results 

• Reopen or close sessions 

• Adjust answer keys and scoring 

Yes. PathoTrainer is built for institutions with multiple parallel training modules, classes, or events.  

Yes. The architecture includes functionalities for: 

• Multi-coordinator management 

• Organizational hierarchies 

• Course ownership and controlled access

Typical use cases for the PathoTrainer platform are:

• National/regional pathology training 

• Residency and fellowship education 

• Board review meetings to find consensus scores 

• Tagging cases for AI algorithm development 

• Validating performance of pathologists with and without AI 

• Biomarker scoring exercises 

• Hosting slides for conferences in maximum quality 

• IHC interpretation training 

• Research methodology training 

• Structured workshops & courses 

• Proficiency testing and audits 

• Pre-conference preparation 

• Certification exam preparation

Yes. PathoTrainer is designed for both on-site and online events, allowing participants to access training content before, during, or after the event. 
It is also compatible with short courses and conference-based education programs.  

Yes. PathoTrainer enables: 

• Self-paced learning 

• Instructor-guided navigation 

• Timed assessments 

• Scoring with immediate or delayed feedback 

No. Learners only need a web browser and internet connection; no installations are required.  

From a learners perspective, PathoTrainer includes: 

• Simple interface 

• Easy slide navigation 

• Flexible question types 

• Informative multimedia content 

• Support for various devices

Yes. PathoTrainer supports time-flexible learning or scheduled sessions depending on how the instructor configures the course.  

Yes. PathoTrainer is optimized for: 

• Large datasets 

• Many simultaneous participants 

• Complex scoring frameworks 

• Enterprise-level reliability and scalability 

PathoTrainer is designed for safe, controlled, and educator-managed learning and evaluation environments, including anonymization and restricted access where needed. 

Access for trainee / user accounts is controlled per virtual classroom – users only see what has been explicitly been assigned to them 

Content managers i.e. Project Owner and Administrator accounts also have permissions set at the folder and user level. 

Yes. Our user guide contains multiple screenshots and video guides showing the platform and the user experience and training workflow.